Ussery Lake Fishing near Gray, Georgia

• Overview

  This water sits in Jones County, Georgia. The water sits 574 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 6 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Jones County. Supplies mean a trip to Gray, 2.9 miles off. After that come Macon at 15 miles and Gordon at 17 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Ussery Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill, christmas darter and flat bullhead. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. At Ussery Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 80°F and January reads 45°F. It fishes twelve months of the year. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Time your trip to Ussery Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Hulett Lake at 1.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Where Ussery Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.